1517 Gary Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,298 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7118957
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $265,000 (↓ $15,100)
Is 1517 Gary Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $193/sqft — This home is priced 15% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $228/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
80 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 45 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~21. This one is past that window.
24 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $15,100 — motivation showing.
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$1,526/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,264
- Property taxes
- $116
- Home insurance (est.)
- $146
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($49,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Karsner 2nd Add, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
This 3 Bed 1 Bath Detroit Lakes home is nestled into a shady city lot, and features brand new refinished hardwood floors, professional paint, and a well-kept detached garage. Bright and inviting main level living that is ready for a new owner! Located near the city beach, and with close access to all the top-notch amenities Detroit Lakes has to offer.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $187K and $312K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 24 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1956
- Above Grade
- 948 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 350 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage, Asphalt)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $1,392
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 45
1517 Gary Avenue is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Becker County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1517 Gary Avenue
- Is $249,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 1517 Gary Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $193/sqft it's priced 15% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $228/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 80/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Detroit Lakes homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Detroit Lakes homes for sale to compare.
- Does 1517 Gary Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 1517 Gary Avenue has a basement with 350 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1517 Gary Avenue have?
- 1517 Gary Avenue has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1517 Gary Avenue located?
- 1517 Gary Avenue is in the Karsner neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 1517 Gary Avenue still available?
- Yes — 1517 Gary Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1517 Gary Avenue built?
- 1517 Gary Avenue was built in 1956. It features a block foundation.
- Does 1517 Gary Avenue have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1517 Gary Avenue is in the lower level.
- How walkable is 1517 Gary Avenue?
- 1517 Gary Avenue has a Walk Score of 7/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 31/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1517 Gary Avenue are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 24 similar homes (single-family homes between $187K and $312K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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